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About

Bablake ward occupies Coventry's northern central area, featuring a mix of residential streets and local commercial hubs. The ward is anchored by the historic Coventry Canal, which runs along its western edge, providing a distinct linear green space. Housing primarily consists of Victorian and Edwardian terraces, alongside more modern developments, creating varied streetscapes. The area includes sections of the city's inner ring road, influencing its urban character and connectivity.

A key landmark is the Bablake Old School building, a testament to the area's long history within the city's framework. The ward contains several smaller parks and recreational grounds, such as those near the canal towpath, used by residents. It functions as a residential district with its own high street services, independent shops, and community facilities, situated close to the broader city centre. The architectural blend and the preserved canal corridor give the locality its particular identity.

Area overview

On average Bablake has moderate deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 69 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 8.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Bablake is £53,317 per year. There are 8 schools in Bablake: 5 primary (0 Outstanding and 5 Good) and 2 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Bablake is home to around 17,130 people, with a population density of about 797.1 per km2.

Crime rate
4/10
Crimes per 1k residents
69
Deprivation level
5/10
Income level
7/10
Social housing
8.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Bablake Population
17,130
Population density
797.1 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
31.23(-19%)
Vehicle crime
9.17(+41%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.95(-5%)
Anti-social behaviour
6.13(-43%)
Other theft
5.43(-5%)
West Midlands average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
13,363
78.02%
Indian
820
4.79%
Other White
600
3.5%
Irish
480
2.8%
Arab
275
1.61%
Total population: 17,127

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
4,173
29.97%
Level 3 (A level)
2,597
18.65%
No qualifications
2,437
17.5%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,845
13.25%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,444
10.37%
Total 16+ residents: 13,926

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
2,898
41.48%
Owns with a mortgage
2,444
34.98%
Private landlord or letting agency
839
12.01%
Other social rented
398
5.7%
Social rents from council
218
3.12%
Total households: 6,987

Property prices in Bablake

Based on 223 recent sales, the median property price is £278,000 in Bablake area, with individual transactions ranging from £49,000 up to £889,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Bablake in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, median price per square metre, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Bablake over the last year.
TypeSalesMedianMedian £/m²
Detached59£450,000£3,517
Flats7£170,000£2,985
Semi-Detached71£290,000£3,353
Terraced86£233,750£2,898

10 years median price trend in Bablake

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Bablake.

All postcodes in Bablake

CV62EU

Fraser Road

CV62AG

Hollyfast Road

CV62DZ

Kelmscote Road

CV62PD

Wickham Close

CV59RS

Hawkes Mill Lane

CV78TP

Sinclair Close

CV62JB

Keresley Road

CV78AB

Hollyfast Lane

CV64BU

Colonnade Point

CV59EH

Browns Lane

CV59BE

Cedar Court

CV59PB

Brownshill Green Road

CV62AN

Brownshill Green Road

CV78SX

Bablake

CV62JD

Keresley Road

CV59GE

Barnfield Avenue

CV61LF

Bassett Road

CV62DD

Thistley Field

CV62GY

Headington Avenue

CV62EA

Thurlestone Road

CV78TW

Bablake

CV62FF

Benson Road

CV62FG

Keresley Green Road

CV62FE

Benson Road

CV62DB

Holloway Field

CV78JY

Bennetts Road North

CV59BJ

Niven Close

CV62BA

Mapleton Road

CV59EB

Saunton Close

CV59GT

Birmingham Road

CV62BZ

Scots Lane

CV59PL

Mistyrose Close

CV59QU

Sayer Drive

CV59FS

Bree Close

CV59RG

Meriden Business Park

CV61JU

Christchurch Road

CV59BU

Brickhill Lane

CV59AQ

Pickford Green Lane

CV59RP

Duke Of Edinburgh Avenue

CV78RQ

Earls Wood Drive

CV78JA

Watery Lane

CV62HB

Derwent Road

CV61QW

Priory Mill Walk

CV62HL

Beake Avenue

CV59FN

Hawkes Mill Lane

CV78SY

Bablake

CV59BQ

Digbey Close

CV59PH

Birmingham Road

CV78WH

Bablake

CV59BG

Bexfield Close

CV62LR

Sadler Road

CV62FB

Sadler Road

CV62DW

Brownshill Green Road

CV78JX

Bennetts Road North

CV78SJ

Neale Leighton Drive

CV62DG

Bablake

CV78JJ

Tamworth Road

CV59PP

Lyons Drive

CV78AE

Pikers Lane

CV62EP

New Road

CV62AA

Westhill Road

CV59QT

Dunchurch Highway

CV78RR

Simons Grove

CV62HF

Halford Lane

CV62LE

Sadler Road

CV78AJ

Watery Lane

CV78QX

Blacksmiths Drive

CV62ER

The Scotchill

CV78AD

Wall Hill Road

CV62GZ

Greycoat Road

CV59GL

Lion Fields Avenue

CV59ED

Browns Lane

CV59DF

Oak Lane

CV59DW

Rydal Close

CV59FZ

Worcester Close

CV61HW

Poole Road

CV62JE

Keresley Road

CV78SZ

Blenkinsopp Avenue

CV62FU

Bennetts Road South

CV62EG

Brownshill Green Road

CV59DA

Oak Lane

CV62AX

Overslade Crescent

CV59GB

Anglesey Close

CV59NZ

Halifax Close

CV61HX

Poole Road

CV78QY

Goldsmiths Close

CV62JJ

Keresley Road

CV59DB

Oak Lane

CV61ES

Elmwood Avenue

CV62FH

Greens Road

CV59QP

Meadowland Walk

CV78SW

Willetts Road

CV59GS

Park Court

CV59PQ

Walmsley Close

CV62DE

Thistley Field

CV59PR

Hornets Close

CV61JY

Three Spires Avenue

CV59FQ

Hawkes Mill Lane

CV59BB

Birmingham Road

CV62JL

Addison Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/06/2026.